Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Recipe

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Restaurant Style  Mexican Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 -3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1 small jalapeno, diced (from a j a r)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup salsa, pureed

Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a sauce pan. Add rice and fry for about five minutes. Stir occasionally so it doesn't stick. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook until onion is tender.
  2. Add chicken broth and salsa. Bring to a boil. Once it boils, turn heat down to low and cook for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid while cooking!
  3. When done cooking, remove from heat and fluff with fork. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 137.67 Kcal (576 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.62g 7%
Sodium 513.52mg 21%
Potassium 111.28mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.54g 7%
Sugars 1.12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 3%
Protein 2.17g 4%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 12.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 157.79 Kcal (661 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.3g 7%
Sodium 588.56mg 21%
Potassium 127.54mg 2%
Total Carbs 24.69g 7%
Sugars 1.29g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.95g 3%
Protein 2.49g 4%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 5%
Calcium 14mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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